Tuesday, 1 December 1970
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
Read the Third time, and passed.
Read the Third time, and passed, with Amendments.
As amended, considered; to be read the Third time.
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what plans he has for improving facilities for the treatment and after care of drug users.
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what further consideration he has given to the problem of babies and small children who receive serious injuries as the result of assaults by...
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many abortions have now taken place in National Health Service hospitals since the passing of the Abortion Act; and how many hours of...
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what recent representations he has received from the British Medical Association about doctors' remuneration; and what reply he has given.
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what further representations he has now received from pensioners' organisation about the present level of supplementary benefits.
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether, in view of Her Majesty's Government's acceptance of the provisions of the Treaty of Rome relating to free movement of labour he will...
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he will take to ensure that occupational pension rights are fully protected on changes of employment by the beneficiary.
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will now take steps to end the earnings rule for pensioners.
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he proposes to extend the payment of children's allowance to the first child.
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what further action he is taking to reduce the incidence of assaults by violent patients on the nursing staff looking after them.
asked the Secretary of State for the Social Services what representations he has received from medical organisations on the effect of the new dental charges on the dental health of the population.
asked the Secretary of State for the Social Services what action he is taking to overcome the shortage of medical officers in the hospital casualty service.
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will standardise the shape and size of pension books.
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will take steps to introduce a form of death grant with respect to stillborn children.
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations have been made to him by the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association consequent upon the proposals of Her Majesty's Government...
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take action to ensure that the Manchester City Council proceeds without delay in replacing the hazardous building serving mothers and...
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what extra financial benefit will be paid to families who receive payment under the Supplementary Benefits Scheme to enable children to purchase...
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will now increase the current rates of war disability pensions.
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the number of gynaecological beds available, region by region, with the population comparison.
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons are currently unemployed and unable to receive unemployment benefit as a result of their period of unemployment having exceeded...
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total cost to public funds of supplementary benefits for the families of miners involved in the recent industrial dispute; and if he...
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what reply he has sent to the Scottish retirement pensioners' request for an immediate increase in pensions.
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what specific steps he is taking to inform all those persons who are entitled to family income supplement about their rights; and what particular...
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will offer special assistance to those British consultants who are evaluating new methods of treating cancer.
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he is taking to speed up new hospital building in South Shields.
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what action he is taking to improve the mental health services in South Shields.
asked the Prime Minister what plans he now has for further discussions with the Prime Ministers of the countries of the European Economic Community.
asked the Prime Minister what plans he now has for discussions with the leader of the illegal régime of Rhodesia.
asked the Prime Minister if he will seek to make an official visit to Brazil.
asked the Prime Minister what plans he has to co-ordinate the work of Ministers responsible for Commonwealth immigration.
asked the Prime Minister if he will appoint a Minister with special responsibility for dealing with inflation.
Mr. Secretary Carr, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr. Secretary Maudling, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. William Whitelaw, Secretary Sir Keith Joseph, Mr. Secretary Davies, Mr. Secretary...
Before we begin the debate, I have an important statement to make. I have been informed by my advisers that a writ and a notice of motion have been issued on the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board's...
As amended, considered.
(1) As soon as may be and in any event not later than three months after the commencement of this Act there shall be published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office and made available upon purchase...
The Secretary of State shall as respects each year lay before Parliament a report on the manner and extent to which the rights, powers and duties provided for by this Act have been exercised, in...
7.30 p.m.
I beg to move Amendment No. 3, in page 2, line 4, after 'but', insert: 'save as in section 6(2) of this Act provided'.
I beg to move Amendment No. 6, in page 2, line 14, after 'provide', insert: (a).
I beg to move Amendment No. 16, in page 3, line 3, at end insert 'or for such lesser period (not being less than four weeks) as may elapse before a further claim is made'. This Amendment is...
9.45 p.m.
Ordered,That the proceedings on the Family Income Supplements Bill, on the Contingencies Fund Bill and on the Town and Country Planning Regulations (London) (Indemnity) Bill may be entered upon...
Bill, as amended (in the Committee), further considered.
I beg to move Amendment No. 21, in page 5, line 3, at end insert: (k) for prescribing that any claimant or recipient of family income supplement who makes an appeal to the Appeal Tribunal against...
Not amended (in the Standing Committee), considered.
Considered in Committee; reported, without Amendment.
11.14 p.m.
11.19 p.m.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Fortescue.]
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